Yearly Archives: 2025
NICOSIA, CYPRUS – April 7, 2025 – American businessman simply known as G.A. was detained at Nicosia International Airport on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, after authorities discovered he had overstayed his visa. The detention occurred during routine immigration checks, with officials confirming strict enforcement of compliance measures. According to airport officials, the businessman, who was […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to address recently imposed 17% tariffs on Israeli goods and discuss critical regional matters, including relations with Turkey. Netanyahu’s office announced via social media platform X that the discussions will also encompass efforts to secure the […]
Police have arrested a 35-year-old man who is currently in custody following violent clashes that broke out on Saturday afternoon in the Oroklini area. A 27-year-old man sustained serious injuries during the incident and is in critical condition at Nicosia General Hospital. An infant who was also injured in the unrest is receiving treatment at […]
Cyprus will introduce facial recognition technology to its identity card and passport issuance system starting in the summer of 2026, aiming to enhance the detection of individuals attempting identity fraud. This enhancement will be made possible through new software, anticipated to be implemented around June of next year, which will possess the capability to […]
Cyprus’ tourism has begun 2025 strongly, with January revenue hitting €69.2 million, a 53.1% rise from last January, the Statistical Service’s Traveler Survey showed. This surge resulted from increased tourist numbers, up 27.5%, and greater expenditure, notably from Israel and the UK. These two nations topped January arrivals and spent more. Israeli tourists […]
Cyprus saw a notable 22% drop in new asylum appeals in 2024, according to recent figures. This decrease suggests a potential shift in the number of individuals seeking to challenge initial rejections of their asylum applications within the country. However, despite this overall downturn in appeal filings, the data reveals a stark reality for those […]
A recent survey conducted by GPO for the Panhellenic Medical Association has revealed significant dissatisfaction among Greek citizens regarding the country’s public health system. The survey found that 61.1% of respondents expressed unhappiness with the public healthcare system, citing key issues such as staff shortages, outdated infrastructure, and poor organization. Despite these considerable concerns, the […]
Decades after their own displacement, Maronites in Cyprus open homes and hearts to a new generation of Lebanese refugees. NICOSIA, CYPRUS — In a poignant twist of history, Cyprus’ small Maronite community—descendants of Lebanese Christians who fled civil war decades ago—is now sheltering a fresh wave of displaced families escaping Lebanon’s economic collapse and political […]
Cyprus has officially launched its inaugural national mental health strategy, a comprehensive three-year plan aimed at addressing the growing mental health needs of its population. The strategy was unveiled on Friday by Health Minister Michael Damianos, who also announced significant upgrades planned for the Athalassa psychiatric hospital during this period. Speaking at a press conference, […]
Crystal Palace secured a dramatic 2-1 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in a match marred by three red cards. Daniel Munoz’s second-half strike proved to be the winner in a game that saw late dismissals for Crystal Palace’s Eddie Nketiah and Marc Guehi, as well as Brighton’s Jan Paul van […]